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Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

United States, Washington, Redmond, California, Santa BarbaraSoftware Engineering

Listed on Microsoft’s official careers site. Posted February 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

Design and develop infrastructure to evaluate fault-tolerance strategies for quantum computing systems, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of theorists and experimentalists. Advance the implementation of quantum error correction codes, contributing to the development of both logical and physical qubit architectures. Empower research and experimentation aimed at building scalable, resilient quantum computers capable of delivering practical value.

Engage in creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to overcome technical challenges in quantum system design. Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence. Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 1+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Master's

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems 4+ years programming experience in related programming languages. 4+ years experience in a collaborative environment.

Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code. Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation). Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Master's

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 6+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 8+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR equivalent experience.

Experience with HPC, scientific programming, and/or computational problems in other areas of mathematics. Detail oriented problem-solving skills.

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